More Good News from Our Friends at Alabama NewsCenter

Here are some of our favorite stories from our partners at Alabama NewsCenter from this past week.

It’s No. 6 vs. No. 6 as Auburn hosts Jacksonville State at Jordan Hare Stadium – Auburn and Alabama return to home stadiums after opening season at neutral sites.

Committee OKs park, plaza next to Powell Avenue Steam Plant – Stone walls, fountains, extensive landscaping and food truck parking among elements of future park and plaza.

Airbus already producing planes in advance of Alabama grand opening – Company’s first U.S. final assembly line set to celebrate opening with events starting this weekend.

New Birmingham Civil Rights Institute leader wants to bring youth, technology to center – Andrea Taylor introduced as president and CEO.

Can’t Miss Alabama: Barbecue, beer, baseball, beauty pageant and “Big Fish” on tap this weekend – From Birmingham to Possum Bend, multiple events are scheduled in the state.

UAVs used to reach dangerous, difficult locations – Alabama Power is testing a new generation of aerial tools.

Cyclist’s death inspires hundreds to ride in his memory – A Birmingham cyclists tragic death inspires others to join in for a ride to remember.

Tourney tees up higher education for public housing students – George Pegues Memorial Golf Tournament helps move public housing, Section 8 residents to the next level

Alabama Bright Lights – The Harris family makes lemonade (and rainbows) out of lemons – Brain cancer claimed their husband and father, but wife and daughters turned attention to helping others.

100 dishes to eat in Alabama before you die: Archibald’s – “Just roll your windows down and you’ll smell the smoke.”

Cooking wild game to benefit Alabama wildlife conservation – Statewide competition underway through October.

Eating your way to better health – Burlesons follow the only proven path to weight loss.

Doing business with the other booming South – Alabama industrial recruiters will soon be selling the state in southern Africa.

Legacy of Innovation Drives Southern Research – Solving big problems in medicine, materials and energy.

The reign of the Royals – Wakeboard wonders Tyler and Hannah Royal draw energy and inspiration from Lake Jordan.

Feeding Alabama – The Bay Area Food Bank provides food to fill the needs of three states.

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